MCU14/0045 & OPW14/0268: Appendix D - Engineering Works codes

Appendix D: Engineering Works Codes


                                                          TRANSPORT, ROADS AND DRAINAGE CODE

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA                                       ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS                                      COMMENTS

                                                           Division) Soil Erosion and Sediment Control -
                                                           Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites.
Environmental Protection                                   S10.1 Roads and stormwater drainage follow the            Not applicable, single allotment development with no
O10 Roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure           edge of existing disturbed areas, or alternatively,       Council infrastructure.
are located and aligned so as to—                          these works are co-located within a combined utility
a) minimise disturbance to native vegetation and/or        corridor; AND
other habitat areas;                                       S10.2 Roads avoid native vegetation and provide
b) protect and maintain wildlife corridor movements        for fauna underpasses and associated fencing
and the safety of native fauna;                            where appropriate; AND
c) minimise changes to the hydrological regime,            S10.3 Road infrastructure within or adjacent to
including drainage patterns, run-off and water quality;    native habitat incorporates fences which allow for
d) avoid crossing watercourses, drainage lines and         protected      wildlife   movement    and     controls
wetlands, but where such crossings are unavoidable,        unrestricted access of domestic cats and dogs;
disturbed areas are reinstated and revegetated on          AND
completion of works; and                                   S10.4 Native vegetation is protected from clearing
e) minimise bulk earthworks.                               or construction activities by—
                                                           a) clearly marking vegetation to be retained with
                                                           flagging tap;
                                                           b) installing protective fencing around the dripline of
                                                           vegetation; and
                                                           c) ensuring stock piling, storage and vehicle parking
                                                           occur outside the areas of vegetation to be retained;
                                                           AND
                                                           S10.5 Low impact construction techniques are used
                                                           around areas of vegetation to be retained to
                                                           minimise interference with the vegetation.
O11 Roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure is        No solution provided                                      Not applicable, single allotment development with no
proven to be suitable for its use prior to Council                                                                   Council infrastructure.
accepting the dedicated asset.

O12 Alignment of stormwater drainage infrastructure        S12.1 The location, design and construction of            Not applicable, single allotment development with no
is to allow for easy access for the ongoing                stormwater drainage structures is in accordance           Council infrastructure.
maintenance by Council.                                    with Sections 4 and 5 of PSP5, Engineering Design
                                                           Standards - Roads, Drainage and Earthworks; AND


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